Apr 22, 1998 12:59 PM

Market Update

Anticipation of Microsoft's earnings -- the company's expected to report growth of 48 cents a share after close of trading today -- maintained the Nasdaq's rally. By midday, the index had gained more than 12 points. The Dow opened down but was up more than 10 points by midday.

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